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Motors face Mossley as season draws to a close

By Ethan Hoijord

Vauxhall Motors return to action this Saturday afternoon with a trip to Mossley.

The Motormen will be looking to get back to winning ways, following on from defeats away at Widnes and at home to Trafford.

Manager Danny Holmes said that his side didn’t deserve anything from the game against Trafford, due to their “shambolic” performance in which “too many players went hiding”.

However, a point was nearly picked up as a goal from a well hit free kick by midfielder Ben Holmes was controversially ruled out for a foul on last season’s promotion winning shot-stopper Sam Booth.

Mossley currently sit 13th in the league table and will also be looking to get back to winning ways having only claimed six points from their last six games.

As always, your support is greatly appreciated thus we look forward to seeing you at Seel Park.

Mossley AFC Factfile:

Founded: 1903 as Park Villa.

Nickname: The Lilywhites.

Ground: Seel Park. The venue has a capacity of 4,500.

Postcode: OL5 0ES.

Playing colours: White and Black (H), Claret and Sky Blue (A).

Manager: David Fish. The former Chadderton and Rochdale St Clements boss was appointed in June 2020.

Top goalscorers: Jack Banister and Oumar Camara have both netted eight goals this season. Banister has played 38 games, Camara has played 25.

Last season: Mossley finished 7th.

This season: Mossley are positioned 13th having claimed 28 points from their 17 home matches.

Last meeting: 28/11/2023. Mossley won 3-0 at The VanEupen Arena, netting twice inside the first half, as both Motors midfielder Ben Holmes and full-back Ethan Gouldbourne were sent off. However, Motors beat Mossley 2-0 in early September, in the Isuzu FA Trophy.

Honours: The six times Manchester Premier Cup winners were crowned Champions of the Northern Premier League in 1979 and 1980.